The RAW Truth
about stucco
in Reston, Virginia
The finish coat material on houses in Reston built in the 1970's was Ken-o-tex,
A spray on material much like the acoustic spray used on drywall ceilings.
Ken-o-tex was a thick paint, with vermiculite or styrofoam used for the aggregate, or texture.
We duplicated the Ken-o-tex finish by using white portland cement, plenty of acrylic, and
Coarse Q-Rok, that is crushed
quartz.
This should hopefully last longer than the Ken-o-tex.
We sprayed on the finish using a hopper gun.
Most of the reason for stucco
failure in Reston is roof failure
or flashing and coping failure.
Kenotex was sprayed on cement basecoats, and even directly on plywood.
I worked in Reston in 1973, which is how I got my information.
Unusual stucco house
is in Bethesda, Maryland, two blocks north
of Washington, DC.
The roofs, ceilings, and everything is stucco.
What caught my eye was
the brilliant roof drain system, complete with snow breaks.
Note where the roof drains into plants and trees.
Built in 1923, the house was well planned and well executed.
This is known as the Hobbit House, also called the
Mushroom House.
